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Finance and Accounting Associate

Education Northwest, Portland, OR

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Post Date: 12/18/2018

Close Date: 01/31/2019

Associate – Finance and Accounting
Position #18.21

Do you believe the work you do should enrich the lives of others and improve the world in which we live? Would you like to work in a dynamic environment that values unique perspectives and colleagues who are passionate about learning? If so, we have a place for you at Education Northwest.

Education Northwest is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping all children and youth reach their full potential. We partner with public, private, and community-based organizations to address educational inequities and improve student success. While most of our work centers on the Pacific Northwest, our evaluations, technical assistance, and research studies have national impact and provide timely and actionable results.

We are looking for a Finance and Accounting Associate to perform financial and contract administration in support of the organization’s mission and revenue goals. While reporting to Finance, this role directly supports critical internal programmatic stakeholders in the organization.

Ideal Candidates will possess
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or other closely related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years’ experience with budget development and monitoring in a professional services (billable hour) environment with attention to developing strong partnerships with critical internal stakeholders
• Experience tracking and monitoring staffing levels and assignments
• Proven ability to work in collaboration and coordination with other staff at all levels within the organization
• Ability to work independently and with good humor in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, while prioritizing tasks to manage workload
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
• Experience and/or interest working with diverse co-workers and stakeholders and a commitment to equity work
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Understanding of basic accounting

Travel and other Key Requirements
• Minimal travel required; may involve some local offsite travel by car or public transit, and/or travel out of state by common carrier on an occasional basis
• Office environment, based in Portland, Oregon

Interested in being a part of this amazing and diverse team of dedicated individuals? Please submit your resume and cover letter at https://www.localjobnetwork.com/job/detail/35162367/Associate-Finance-and-Accounting

Please include the Position Number above and salary requirements in your cover letter.

Position will remain open until filled

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